The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) is a public university funded by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) within Iraq (www.krg.org). It is committed to excellence in teaching and research. It offers education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels to students from all over Kurdistan. The University is dedicated to inclusiveness, equality and the highest standards of integrity in public life. In line with striving to reach academic excellence on an international level, UKH is the first university in the Kurdistan Region to achieve ISO 9001:2015 Certification, an accreditation by UKAS Management Systems.

Along with meeting international standards in academic management, the University plans to expand to a new campus through a $150 million initial investment. While in its development and expansion phase, the University’s R&D team expects as many as 10,000 students to be studying and earning degrees there. To support the University’s strategic development within the next five years, the University’s School of Science and Engineering (SSE) is making significant investments in new academic positions. The SSE’s department of Natural Resource Engineering and Management is seeking enthusiastic and well-qualified candidates to fill in the position of Lecturer/ Assistant Professor, Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor, or Professor in Petroleum Engineering. The candidate would support the ongoing teaching activities at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels at the University.

Minimum Qualifications:

This prospective full-time faculty member will have the following minimum qualifications, skills and competencies:

Earned a master’s or doctorate in Petroleum Engineering related field and must be strongly committed to quality scholarly research. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated record of acceptances or publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to native-level English speakers. Areas of specialization are open, but preference will be given to applicants with expertise in Petroleum Engineering and teaching advanced well logging or related modules. Individuals with strong interests in advanced research are especially encouraged to apply. Experience also in engaging in collaborative partnerships with higher education institutions, education agencies, and/or the professional and scholarly discipline are preferred. Candidates that hold Professional Engineering License or are Chartered Engineers are encouraged to apply.

The University offers a competitive remuneration package which includes: